Get approval to operate cranes, cherry-pickers or other hoisting devices over a public road
We regulate hoisting activity using mobile or site-based devices.
At least $197
Project Status: When you need to do this
You need to seek approval when hoisting over or above a public road, footpath or a cycleway. This includes:
- mobile hoisting devices – such as crane trucks, Hiabs, cherry-pickers and elevated work platforms
- site-based hoisting devices – such as site-installed cranes, personnel and materials hoists, as well as mast climbing work platforms and suspended scaffolds or swinging stages.
What you need to do
Mobile hoisting devices
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Complete the application form
Give at least 2 days’ notice excluding weekends and public holidays when seeking approval.
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Lodge the form by email, in person or mail
- By email: [email protected]
- In person: At one of our customer service centres
- By mail: City of Sydney, GPO Box, Sydney NSW 2001 – DX address: 1251 Sydney
Mobile hoisting devices application formPDF · 76.73 KB · Last modified
Site-based hoisting devices
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Complete the application form
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Lodge the form by email
- Email the form to [email protected]
- Once we’ve received the form, we’ll contact you for the supporting documents and payment of the application fee, $380.
Site-based devices operating over a public road application formPDF · 78.92 KB · Last modified
Permit renewal for site-based hoisting devices
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Complete the application form
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Lodge the form by email
Email [email protected].
Site-based hoisting devices operating over a public road renewal applicationPDF · 43.56 KB · Last modified
Before you start
Emailed forms and payment
Application fees are not payable at lodgement stage. Once the permit has been processed, our team will email you a link to make an online payment.
Control plans for mobile hoisting devices
For further information and advice about whether a control plan is required for mobile hoisting devices, please contact the construction regulation team.
Control plans for site-based hoisting devices
For further information and advice about whether a control plan is required for site-based hoisting devices, please contact the building certification team.
Costs and Fees
Mobile hoisting devices
Usage/change of date fee
$197
per vehicle
Kerb lane/minor road, through lane
$640
per day
Single residential lane
$220
Major road, through lane
$1,280
per day
Site-based hoisting devices
Application fee
$380
After you finish
We may contact you to discuss your application. This may include a request for further information.
